Placer County Local Resilience News Articles and Digest

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Resilience

Golden State Natural Resources’ Wood Pellet Project and the Debate Over California’s Forests

03/07/2024
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Golden State Natural Resources (GSNR) is initiating a project aimed at enhancing the resilience of California's forestlands by acquiring and processing surplus biomass into pelletized fuel.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Resilience

Two Rare Tornadoes Seen in Central California

03/02/2024
A tornado stuck Kings county briefly, and another touched down in Madera county, as favorable conditions came together during a powerful winter storm which swept the region.

From Los Angeles Times...

Resilience Government State of California

With State Approval, Rancho Palos Verdes to Fast-Track Landslide Mitigation

02/26/2024
State officials determined that Rancho Palos Verdes can utilize an already-established state of emergency to expedite landslide stabilization efforts as the crisis escalates.

From Sierra Sun...

Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Resilience Community Service & Support

Parasol Foundation Gives $15K for Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Transport

02/17/2024
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Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue has received a grant award from the Community Fund of the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation to help purchase of a multi-passenger van.

From Moonshine Ink...

Public Safety Resilience

Ski Patroller Shares How to Navigate Inbound Avalanche Terrain Safely

02/07/2024
The recent tragedy of an inbound avalanche fatality at Palisades Tahoe is a solemn reminder of the natural disaster possibilities in our region.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Resilience State of California

If Done Correctly, Californians Can Save on Utility Bills by Creating Income-Based Charges

02/06/2024
California’s utility regulators are exploring energy bill reforms that would structure charges based on household income. If done correctly, the change shift the cost for maintaining the grid to higher earners who can afford it.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Environment Water Resilience

The Terrifying Forces That Created a California Monster Storm

02/05/2024
The storm fed off of unusually warm waters as it grew. It also reached “bomb cyclone” status as it neared California.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Water Resilience

L.A.’s Flood-Control System Survived Epic Storm. But It’s Losing the Battle With Climate Change

02/05/2024
Los Angeles County flood control network withstands punishing rains—for now.

From SF Gate...

Public Safety Resilience

New USGS Map Shows California Is at High Risk for Damaging Earthquakes

01/24/2024
An updated earthquake hazard map from USGS shows a high shaking risk in California.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Resilience

‘Thousand-Year Storm’ Leaves San Diego Reeling From Punishing Rainfall, Floods

01/23/2024
Hundreds of San Diego homes and businesses were damaged or ruined in devastating floods after punishing rainfall fell on Jan. 22.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Resilience

The 1994 Northridge Quake Was a Shock. Here’s Why the Next One Won’t Be

01/16/2024
Our understanding and preparedness have come a long way since Southern California’s magnitude 6.7 earthquake in 1994. We’re still learning from that destructive temblor.

From EdSource...

Education Families & Children Resilience

California Community College Students Helping Peers

01/03/2024
Two-thirds of community college students in California admit to struggling to meet basic needs. The California Community Colleges’ Student Ambassador Program has empowered more than 50 students to act as resource guides to help them.

From Sierra Sun...

Public Safety History Resilience

Smokey Bear Turns 80 in 2024

12/28/2023
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Smokey Bear’s actual birthday is Aug. 9, but the Forest Service will launch a yearlong celebration starting off with Smokey appearing in the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1.

From Monterey Herald...

Public Safety Health Resilience

Smoke Exposure From Controlled Burns Is Raising Concerns

12/26/2023
Prescribed burns, used to limit destructive wildfires, are growing in frequency at California State Parks. But as the smoke drifts into residential areas, it’s easy to see why many Californians are concerned about the health impacts.

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Water Resilience

Bureau of Reclamation Names New Leader for California Region

12/21/2023
The Bureau of Reclamation, which manages federal water such as the Central Valley Project, has a new regional director for the California-Great Basin Region.

From Escalon Times...

Public Safety Resilience State of California

Coordinated Effort Aims to Secure Aircraft for CalFire

12/19/2023
An effort spearheaded by the Newsom administration and congressional leaders resulted in Congress authorizing and accelerating the transfer of seven C-130 aircraft from the U.S. Coast Guard to CalFire, expanding California’s firefighting fleet.

From Sierra Sun...

Resilience Housing Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation Mountain Housing Council

Sierra Sun, Mountain Housing Council Asks for Feedback on Building Homeowner Resilience

12/18/2023
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Part of the Achievable Housing in Action partnership, the third in a series of five polls is live now, focusing on home resilience.

From Tahoe Guide...

Public Safety Parks & Recreation Resilience

Avy Savvy: Avalanche Training Essential for Backcountry Sports

12/11/2023
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Are you thinking of heading into the backcountry this winter? If so, you should take an avalanche safety course approved by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.

From YubaNet...

Resilience

Tahoe National Forest Proposes Grazing Project to Mitigate Wildfire

12/11/2023
Tahoe National Forest is now seeking public comment for the Big Jack East: Targeted Grazing Project, which proposes the use of targeted grazing to reduce fuels on up to 2,012 acres of Forest Service lands in northeastern Placer County near Truckee.

From Tahoe Guide...

Public Safety Transportation Resilience

Winter Preparedness Guide: Winter Driving Tips

12/08/2023
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Navigating the mountains during winter presents challenges unique to the Tahoe Sierra, from knowing how to drive in snowy conditions and when to put chains on your cars, to what you should pack in case you get stuck during a storm.

Placer County Local News: Resilience